IDNYC @ BBG

Saturday, January 26

Illumination Celebration

Day one of our enchanting winter pop-up

Sunday, January 27

Do It Yourself

A pop-up clubhouse for 9- to 15-year-olds

Saturday, February 2

Inner Child

A pop-up winter lodge for families

Sunday, February 3

Birdies & Trolls

A pop-up journey to Sweden and the outdoors

Get yourself aglowing with four unique days of midwinter delights, Swedish-style. Cozy up in our Mitten Lodge and enjoy mulled wine, Stockholm hot chocolate, pepparkakor cookies, and the sounds of Northern Lights Radio spinning some of your favorite tunes.

Illumination Celebration

Day one of our enchanting winter pop-up

Get yourself aglowing with a celebration of winter delights, Swedish-style, featuring an enchanting moonlight lantern walk with live music, stilt dancers, and giant puppets. Throughout the day, enjoy wondrous workshops or just cozy up in our Mitten Lodge. Indulge in mulled wine, Stockholm hot chocolate, pepparkakor cookies, and the sounds of BBG’s pirate radio station, Northern Lights Radio, spinning some of your favorite tunes. The evening is capped off with our Ljus och Musik (Lights and Music) after party for all ages.

Noon–1 p.m.

Upside Down: A Handstand Class for AdultsLAVA Studio
Let Pippi Longstocking be your inspiration in a grown-up handstand tutorial led by Brooklyn’s best acrobats.
Lack of coordination is a plus. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Sign up in the Visitor Center from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; first-come, first-served.

1–6 p.m.

Lite-Brite LoungeFlop down on the rug and let your creativity shine with old-school Lite-Brites and other classic games.

You Light Up My Life: Lantern Making for FamiliesBrooklyn Craft WorkshopCreate a unique glass luminary to light your path on the Moonlight Lantern Walk and on your way home.

6–8 p.m.

Moonlight Lantern WalkFeaturing the giant puppets and stilt dancers of Mortal Beasts & Deities
Music by Gamelan Son of Lion featuring Indonesian angklung rattles and gongs
Celebrate the full moon with an enchanting nighttime lantern walk around Cherry Esplanade.

8–9:30 p.m.

Ljus och Musik (Lights and Music) After PartyA party for all ages! A chance to dance or kick back with your friends

Do It Yourself

A pop-up clubhouse for 9- to 15-year-olds

Banish your parents to the coffee bar, ‘cause today’s activities are devoted to you. Bring your friends for a day of weird workshops or just nibble on Swedish Fish and chill out in our Mitten Lodge. The sounds of BBG’s pirate radio station, Northern Lights Radio, will provide the soundtrack.

Create a Human MandalaLAVA StudioWackier than Twister! Join this acrobatic workshop led by members of Magma, LAVA’s junior company.

4:30–5 p.m.

Spotlight on Nature: A Flashlight TourGrab a flashlight and explore BBG’s dark side…

Inner Child

A pop-up winter lodge for families

Get yourself aglowing with a celebration of winter delights, Swedish-style. This afternoon features performances by the unforgettable storyteller and face painter Christopher Agostino. Throughout the afternoon, join in wonderful games and workshops or just cozy up on the Mitten Lodge and enjoy mulled wine, Stockholm hot chocolate, pepparkakor cookies, and the sounds of BBG’s pirate radio station, Northern Lights Radio, spinning some of your favorite tunes.

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Swedish Schoolyard Games
Professor Magnus Ö Lingonberry
Put on your mittens and prepare to play outside as the professor leads visitors in rousing schoolyard games with a Swedish twist.

Noon–5 p.m.

Lite-Brite LoungeFlop down on the rug and let your creativity shine with old-school Lite-Brites and other classic games.

12:30–1 p.m.

Stories & Face Paint: The Tiger that Went to the House of the SunAgostino ArtsJoin Christopher Agostino as he brings stories to life on the faces of the audience.

1:15–1:45 p.m.

Swedish Schoolyard GamesProfessor Magnus Ö Lingonberry
Put on your mittens and prepare to play outside as the professor leads visitors in rousing schoolyard games with a Swedish twist.

2–2:30 p.m.

Stories & Face Paint: The Tiger that Went to the House of the SunAgostino ArtsJoin Christopher Agostino as he brings stories to life on the faces of the audience.

Birdies & Trolls

A pop-up journey through Sweden and the great outdoors

Get yourself aglowing with a celebration of winter delights, Swedish-style. This afternoon features the nature around us. Join workshops, walk around BBG's grounds, and be entranced by Swedish stories set to music. You can also just cozy up in the Mitten Lodge and enjoy mulled wine, Stockholm hot chocolate, pepparkakor cookies, and the sounds of BBG’s pirate radio station, Northern Lights Radio, spinning some of your favorite tunes.

Lite-Brite LoungeFlop down on the rug and let your creativity shine with old-school Lite-Brites and other classic games.

1–3 p.m.

Pine Pillows and Evergreens: Workshop for FamiliesInvestigate winter evergreens and incredible pinecones and make a fragrant pine needle pillow to take home.

3–3:30 p.m.

The Troll’s Garden and other Swedish TalesStoryteller Robin Bady with musical accompaniment by Skip La Plante
Be enchanted as master storyteller Robin Bady performs traditional Swedish tales with live music on homemade instruments.

4–4:30 p.m.

Skalunda and the Giant and other Swedish TalesStoryteller Robin Bady with musical accompaniment by Skip La Plante
Be enchanted as master storyteller Robin Bady performs traditional Swedish tales with live music on homemade instruments.